MGA Twin Cam Roadster 1958 // Full Photographic Ground Up Restoration // SIMILAR REQUIRED
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MGA Twin Cam
| Details | |
| Recorded Milage: | 14276 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Colour: | Ash Green |
| Interior Colour: | Biscuit Leather |
| Date of Reg: | 01/01/1958 |
| MOT Expiry: |
24/08/2022 |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Fuel Type: | Unleaded |
| Top Speed: | 120 mph |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed Manual |
| Engine Output: | 109 bhp |
| Engine Capacity: | 1588 Twin Camcc |
| Standard Equipment | |
| Headlamp high-beam warning lamp, large rev-counter, oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge, water temp gauge, ignition switch, panel light switch, map reading light, direction indicators, folding hood, door pockets, driving mirror. | |
| Additional Equipment | |
| Full Tonneau Cover, Detachable Hard Top, Radiomobile Radio, Le Mans Style Wood Rim Steering Wheel, Storage Compartment, Aluminium Navigator Footrest, Monte Carlo Gear Knob, Heater, Adjustable Steering Column, Wing Mirrors, External Luggage Carrier, Windshield Washer, Ashtray, Badge Bar, De-luxe seats, Sliding Windows. | |
Interior & Equipment
The original De-luxe seats have been completely reupholstered in biscuit leather, door cards and dash facia refurbished and carpets replaced during the extensive 4 year restoration, Jan 1991 to December 1995 and all remain in excellent order.
The MGA classic woodrim polished steering wheel & boss are as new. Nice period touches have been added such as a Monte Carlo gear knob, navigator footrest, fire extinguisher, Radiomobile radio and rear storage pocket. All original Jaeger clocks and Smiths gauges work perfectly and have crystal clear glass, the speedo and rev-counter have been fully restored and recalibrated... Stunning
Exterior
The Ash Green (Code GN.2) paintwork is stunning which is testament to the quality of the bare metal restoration completed 26 years ago. The history file contains 90+ Polaroid pictures of the car before, during and after restoration, the panel fit is excellent as you can see from the pictures, only original panels were used. The bright work is excellent throughout, where possible original items have been restored and retained. The rare factory hard top, black vinyl roof and frame are as new, the matching side screens and full tonneau cover all unmarked.
The underside is solid, chassis stripped and painted, new floors, and all originally built to concours standard, she even retains the original and correct sill trims.
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes
Complete with 5 original fully restored knock-on steel disc wheels and excellent chrome spinners. Dressed with all matching Avon Turbo Steel 165 x 15 tyres.
The original fully overhauled Dunlop disc brakes fitted to all four wheels give the Twin Cam the braking efficiency to match its performance.
Engine & Transmission
The engine bay is superbly presented. The polished aluminium camshaft covers distinguish the engine of the Twin Cam.
Understood to be matching numbers a full and extensive engine and gearbox rebuild was completed in 1991 by expert engine builders Priestley Precision Engineering, County Durham. The twin SU's have been fully rebuilt, and the cylinder heads refreshed again in November 1999. A mere 14k miles has been completed since 1991.
She starts quickly hot or cold, selects gears with ease and the clutch is light and progressive. The fast revving Twin Cam sounds lovely through the full stainless steel exhaust system... Such fun to drive.
Summary
The very comprehensive history file is packed with invoices and receipts for mainly original parts and work done over the last 30 years. Many hand written notes record the cars progress through the 4 year restoration of Jan 1991 to Dec 1995.
Understood to be matching numbers. Restored in Northern Ireland by expert restorer Mr Laurence Brush to concours standard and subsequently winning a high profile Benson & Hedges classic car concours event.
This is an excellent opportunity to own chassis number YD3/996 MGA Twin Cam Roadster 1958. Complete with a fully documented restoration with over 90+ pictures, original sales brochures, workshop manual, drivers handbook, Factory Service Memoranda etc etc.
Needless to say this MGA Twin Cam is in exceptional order throughout and just needs to be seen.
Along with brilliant parts availability, owner's club support and mechanical simplicity offer worry free classic car motoring allowing the new owner to concentrate solely on enjoyment. sMOT until August 2022 and of course this Twin Cam is HPI Clear.
If you're looking for a Twin Cam then this one is not to be missed.
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NOW... A SPECIAL TOP PERFORMANCE MGA
In early 1958, 3 pre-production Twin Cams were built and were excessively tested for both engine and braking development. Maximum production was initially set at 25 per week and sold to selected customers knowledgeable of the needs of a high performance automobile. Production officially ceased 13th April 1960 with a total of 2110 cars built (1801 roadsters 310 coupes) by the Abingdon-On-Thames assembly plant. Six weeks after production had ended 1 further car was produced and completed 3rd June 1960. The Twin Cam is enthusiastically supported to this day, its understood that 60% of all cars produced are known to have survived.
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